The Bound Between Us

Chapter 445

Anastasia had unknowingly eaten the drugged soup, and Katie, stuck in her plan, had no choice but to serve the bird's nest soup as well. Both dishes were laced with abortifacients, a double dose of trouble. The drugs wouldn't kick in right away. After serving the bird's nest soup, Katie forced a smile and said, "Miss, we're running low on fruit at home. I'm heading out to get some."

Anastasia, not noticing anything strange about Katie's behavior, nodded. "Sure, go ahead, Katie. And don't overwork yourself. After you're done, take a break."

"Alright, alright," Katie replied, guilt gnawing at her. She couldn't bear to stay any longer or look Anastasia in the eyes. She quickly changed her clothes in the maid's room and left.

Once outside Southridge Estates, Katie immediately called Granny Anita. "The drugs have been administered. I watched Miss eat them myself. Granny, about the money..."

On the other end, Granny Anita couldn't hide her glee. "Don't worry, the cash is ready for you."

Granny Anita didn't dare to make a bank transfer, fearing it might be traced back to her, which would make facing her great-grandson impossible. She preferred keeping things quiet rather than causing a scene. Anastasia's pregnancy was already unstable, so if a miscarriage happened, they could easily explain it away.

didn't dare return immediately and decided to go grocery shopping

ate a hearty portion of chicken and chestnuts and finished the bird's nest

feeling energetic, stayed downstairs in the living room, chatting with

she felt exceptionally tired. In

Clutching her chest, she took deep breaths,

A sharp pain gripped her abdomen, as if a giant claw was tearing her insides apart. The pain was

her blood soaked the sheets. She

heard her cries and rushed upstairs. Seeing the blood-soaked sheets, she was momentarily stunned. She quickly went

words were jumbled, and she was in a frenzy. Anastasia was only five months pregnant, far from her

heavy bleeding made Anastasia choke back her tears. "Mom, will I lose my baby? Mom, my stomach hurts so